Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Makeup & Food Styling Services in Preston
With over a decade of experience in the beauty and styling industry, Rachael McNeela has established herself as a trusted professional makeup artist, food stylist, and fashion specialist. Based in Preston, Lancashire, our services cater to diverse clients across television, film, bridal events, and commercial food photography. Our team combines artistic expertise with technical precision to deliver flawless results tailored to individual client needs. We prioritise quality by using professional-grade products carefully selected for their performance and suitability. Our portfolio includes collaborations with major retailers and media productions, demonstrating our adaptability and creative excellence. Whether enhancing natural beauty for a wedding or crafting visually stunning food presentations, we approach every project with dedication and attention to detail.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of industry trends and techniques. Clients benefit from our extensive experience working with diverse skin types, cultural makeup traditions, and complex styling challenges. We maintain transparency in our processes and pricing, offering personalised consultations to ensure client expectations are consistently exceeded. Our reputation for reliability and artistic integrity has been built through years of delivering consistent, high-quality results across multiple creative disciplines.
Services
Makeup Artistry
Bridal Makeup
Food Styling
Fashion Styling
Makeup Tuition
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience in TV, film, and commercial styling
- Our professional-grade products ensure flawless, long-lasting results
- Specialists in airbrush makeup techniques for camera-ready finishes
- Experienced in Asian bridal makeup traditions and colour coordination
- Personalised makeup tuition tailored to individual skill levels
Services
Makeup Artistry
Professional makeup application for photography, events, and special occasions. Using premium products suitable for all skin types, we create camera-ready looks that last through weddings, fashion shoots, and television appearances. Our expertise includes airbrush techniques that provide flawless coverage while maintaining natural skin appearance.
Bridal Makeup
Specialist bridal makeup services tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions. We offer trial sessions, false lash application, and comprehensive consultations to ensure perfect results for your wedding day. Our experience includes Western and Asian bridal styles with colour coordination to match wedding attire.
Food Styling
Professional food styling for commercial photography and media production. We prepare and present food to maximise visual appeal for print ads, packaging, and television commercials. Our portfolio includes work with major supermarkets and food brands, ensuring mouth-watering results that enhance marketing materials.
Fashion Styling
Creative makeup and hair styling for fashion photography and media productions. We collaborate with photographers and art directors to create looks suitable for editorial content, advertising campaigns, and runway events. Our training includes working with award-winning artists in television and theatre contexts.
Makeup Tuition
Personalised makeup instruction for individuals and groups. Sessions cover product selection, technique development, and style customisation. We offer both private tuition and group workshops suitable for hen parties or special events, with options for bridal preparation and everyday makeup application.
People
Rachael McNeela
Owner & Lead Artist
Professional makeup artist and food stylist with 15+ years' experience in TV, film, and commercial photography. Specialises in bridal makeup, airbrush techniques, and food presentation. Trained by award-winning industry professionals and works with major retailers and media companies across the UK.
Questions
What makeup services do you offer for weddings?
We provide bridal makeup trials, false lash application, and full wedding day makeup services. Our experience includes Western and Asian bridal styles with custom colour matching to wedding attire.
Do you offer makeup lessons for individuals?
Yes, we provide one-to-one makeup tuition covering product selection, technique development, and style customisation in the comfort of your own home.
What food styling experience do you have?
We have worked with major supermarkets and food brands including Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's, and Pepsi on commercial photography and television advertising campaigns.
Do you travel outside Preston for appointments?
Based in Preston, we regularly travel throughout Lancashire and the Northwest UK for both personal and commercial client appointments.
What makeup products do you use?
We use professional-grade products carefully selected for quality and suitability, including silicone-based airbrush makeup that lasts through all weather conditions.
Can you accommodate large bridal parties?
Yes, we have a team of experienced makeup artists available for larger weddings and special events across the UK.
